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How staff of Ghana's Washington embassy were dismissed, others suspended over corruption scandal

In a statement shared via social media on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Minister announced the immediate...

Final report on downstream petroleum sector reform presented to minister

The committee, inaugurated on March 14, 2025, was tasked with conducting a comprehensive evaluation ...

Ghana’s embassy in Washington to resume operations after fraud probe

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on May 27, confirmed that a new leadership te...

Trump extends EU tariff talks deadline amid renewed push for trade deal

The extension gives negotiators more time to reach a breakthrough after weeks of back-and-forth over...

ORC deploying practitioners to help insolvent companies-Registrar

Acting Registrar Maame Samma Peprah announced during a visit to the Ashanti Regional Minister that t...

New law to empower MMDCEs access capital markets in the offing-Minister

He noted that this initiative will also enable MMDAs to raise capital for development projects....

Lab Workers Union petitions Chief of Staff over “Unjust” hiring discrimination

In a strongly worded petition signed by its General Secretary, Dr. Cephas Kofi Akortor, the union ex...

FDA flags two illegal alcoholic drinks containing cannabis: Public urged to avoid

In a public notice issued on Sunday, May 18, the FDA confirmed that both products are not registered...

Forestry Commission holds forum ahead of the new timber licensing regime

The licensing initiative, established through Ghana’s Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the...

Over-the-counter dollar withdrawal rules remain unchanged-BoG

In an official notice dated May 15, 2025, and signed by the Bank’s Secretary, Sandra Thompson, the c...

Six convicted in ghost payroll scandal as OSP recovers over GH¢106K in Tamale

The convicts—comprising school administrators, payroll officers, and accountants—were found guilty o...

Gold smuggling crackdown: Foreign nationals arrested, face deportation, prosecution under new law

The arrests, made earlier this afternoon, form part of an intensified nationwide crackdown on illega...

Ashanti DVLA to roll out SMS alerts to streamline vehicle licensing services

The initiative, spearheaded by the newly appointed Regional Manager, Jerry E. Aflabo, seeks to ease ...

Register all excavators in 2 weeks or face seizure-DVLA

The directive applies to all categories of excavators, including those owned by individuals, dealers...

See EPA permit requirements for gold buyers in Ghana

According to the EPA, individuals, aggregators, and self-financing aggregators involved in the gold ...

Experts urge legal backing for ocean protection in Ghana’s blue economy agenda

The call comes amid growing efforts to tap into the country’s blue economy—an approach that emphasiz...

FDA arrests woman at Aflao border for smuggling unregistered aphrodisiacs into Ghana

The arrest took place on Friday during a routine inspection of a Nagode Transport vehicle with regis...

Bank of Ghana warns public against “Foreign Investor” scammers

In a public notice, the central bank revealed that these scammers are operating across multiple plat...

Burger King sued over misleading Whopper Ads

The lawsuit, originally filed by 19 customers from across 13 states, claims that the company has bee...

GRA says review of nation's VAT regime almost ready

During a virtual stakeholder engagement on the theme "Resetting Ghana’s Revenue Mobilisation," Actin...

BoG Deputy Governor urges stronger tech partnerships to tackle cyber threats

Speaking at the Financial Industry Command Security Operations Center (FICSOC) Stakeholder Forum in ...

DVLA to open overseas offices to combat fake licences

This announcement was made on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, during the commissioning of a newly constructe...

NCA proposes triple-cost penalty for vandalism of fiber optic cables

Speaking at the launch of a new telecommunications manual outlining standardized practices for fiber...

Foreign Affairs Ministry revokes 701 diplomatic and service passports

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Ministry disclosed that the decision follows multiple public...

Strengthen banking regulations before diving into crypto – Expert cautions BoG

Delivering remarks at the 2025 Money Summit, Dr. Atuahene expressed concern over the central bank’s ...